UNSPSC 50541546: Frozen non GMO jonamac apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO jonamac apples that have been frozen for preservation. This means that they are produced without the use of methods that genetically modify organisms by means that are not possible under natural conditions. Such methods include cell fusion, microencapsulation and macro-encapsulation, and recombinant DNA technology (including gene deletion, gene doubling, introducing a foreign gene, and changing the positions of genes when achieved by recombinant DNA technology).

Traditional methods of breeding, conjugation, fermentation, hybridization, in vitro fertilization, or tissue culture are considered to be non-GMO.

UNSPSC 50541546 Frozen non-GMO Jonamac apples is a Commodity code that covers individual fresh and frozen apple varieties supplied to school districts, counties, cities, and other state and local entities for institutional food service. State and local governments procure frozen and fresh apples under this code primarily to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, where apples appear as line items within broader fresh-produce and grocery solicitations. The work involves supplying apples that meet USDA Buy American requirements (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content for processed products), comply with whole-grain and nutrition standards under the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, carry complete nutritional labeling, and arrive in specified pack sizes and case counts. Apples are typically one component within larger produce contracts spanning dozens of fruit and vegetable varieties; school districts source frozen and fresh apples alongside berries, citrus, root vegetables, and leafy greens in single annual procurement cycles. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and county boards of education, often using cooperative purchasing vehicles such as the GEC Buying Cooperative to aggregate demand across multiple districts. School nutrition departments manage these solicitations on behalf of child nutrition services supporting daily meal programs.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Connecticut. The Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) solicited bids for fresh produce spanning multiple apple varieties including Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, and Jazz under IFB #SN002-2027, with bids due June 26, 2026. The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia) procured fresh produce including an estimated 21,125 cases of Fuji apples annually under Bid 26-34, with sealed bids due April 23, 2026. The Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative covering 30 school districts across two geographic areas, with fresh produce and eggs (including multiple apple varieties) representing approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, bids due March 4, 2026. The City of Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut) solicited grocery items including frozen products under BNB052266, with bids due June 30, 2026. Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 of the following year, with firm pricing throughout the term, delivery to multiple school sites Monday through Friday, and payment within 30 to 45 days of delivery and inspection. All vendors must maintain HACCP plans with 24-hour recall accessibility, carry commercial general liability insurance (typically $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate), comply with E-Verify requirements, and provide state health inspection reports and product certifications.